EPISODE 68 – TO ADVANCE THE KINGDOM; YOU MUST BE PERSUASIVE
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By Benjamin Nana Amissah Ansah
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Friday 31st March, 2023
TO ADVANCE THE KINGDOM; YOU MUST BE PERSUASIVE
“Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences” 2 Corinthians 5:11 (NKJV)
To PERSUADE ( Peitho) signifies “to apply persuasion, to prevail upon or win over, to persuade,” bringing about a change of mind by the influence of reason or moral considerations.
It is to induce one by words to cause belief in a thing (which one sets forth), to make friends of, win one’s favor, gain one’s good-will, or to seek or strive to win one. (See Vine Expository and Strong’s Dictionary).
In a parable Jesus shared in Luke 14 a certain man invited many to join him in a great feast. But one by one they all made excuses, on the day of the feast.
Yet see what the master said to his servant:
“And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled” Luke 14:23
After the previous excuses the master changed his approach or instruction. It was no longer about invitation, it is now a matter of COMPELLING/PERSUADING ( Anagkazó).
This is how we have to think towards God’s work. Until we compel men we will not see God’s work done as He wants it done.
Anagkazó means to put constraint upon whether by threat, entreaty, force or persuasion.
Men will always choose the “self” or their own selfish desires. Men will struggle to choose Christ and the things of Christ.
They already see themselves as enemies of God in their minds. (Colossians 1:21)
But we have the duty to make many turn to the Lord and to see His Love.
We have a duty to snatch men from darkness.
“and some save, snatching them out of the fire; and on some have mercy with fear; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh” Jude 1:23 (American Standard Version)
Will you stand to watch a friend or another man to commit suicide whiles you can help?
When you see someone walking by a road side and doesn’t see an oncoming vehicle, you will find a way to save that fellow if you truly care.
This is how it is. There are many who are heading towards destruction. Some knowingly and others unknowingly.
To reject Christ is as committing eternal suicide.
For one to reject Christ means he or she has denied his or her eternal security.
Are you going to look on for others to perish?
Certainly not!
Have you heard this before?
“Being born again is not a necessity, everyone has the right to choose his or her own path of religion and salvation”.
What did you think about it?
And this:
“If they will not attend the Church meeting it is not by force.”
Interesting…
Listen, apart from Jesus, “ Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” Acts 4:12.
Salvation is only in JESUS.
And when they reject Jesus they perish. (John 3:16)
Men who have not received the Lord, don’t know they need salvation and how to get saved. The God of this world has blinded their minds (2 Corinthians 4:4)
Others have their lives controlled by demons. Therefore, until they are persuaded through God’s Spirit and our relentless pursuit, they cannot decide to receive Jesus nor be involved in ministry.
Most excuses people make are by selfish, demonic, ungodly influences.
There are people who may want to attend a Church meeting but the forces controlling them prevents them from deciding. So they find excuses to make. Though those excuses are not true, they will try to stand by them.
Thus, we must be relentless, since we know what they need.
Understand that we are not wrestling just with their choices but the forces governing their thoughts.
Therefore, we PERSUADE THEM. We also don’t take “NO” as an answer, no matter how polite or hostile they sound.
SNATCH THEM OUT OF THE FIRE.
SNATCH THEM OUT OF DARKNESS.
The Lord has given you power through the Spirit to do this.
Do it at all cost!
Because the LOVE of CHRIST IS AT WORK IN YOU, you will take steps to see others saved and to come to knowledge of the truth. This is God’s desire (1 Timothy 2:4)
GO OUT THERE TO SAVE MEN AND DON’T TAKE “NO” AS AN ANSWER.
COMPEL THEM, SNATCH THEM, AND PERSUADE THEM TO COME IN, SO THE LORD’S HOUSE MAY BE FULL.
YOU ARE THE MAN FOR THE JOB.
Hallelujah
DIG DEEPER
(2 Corinthians 4:1-2; Luke 14:15-24; Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 9:12; 2 Corinthians 5:11-21)
WE PRAY:
That we increase in the wisdom to strategically get men saved no matter the hostility and hindrances. In the name of Jesus!
BIBLE READING
Day 58: Deuteronomy 4-7
DECLARE THESE WORDS:
– I relentlessly persuade men to be saved.
– I have a strong heart and genuine passion of love for the unreached souls.
– I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ.
– As a light bearer I cannot be intimidated by darkness.
– I get many saved at all cost.
OH Hallelujah, GLORY TO GOD!!!
Thank you Lord Jesus
Im a persuader of men into God’s agenda
I dont take no for an answer.
I snatch men from fire into the kingdom of God.
Because of me the house of God will be full
Oh Glory to God
Glory to God. I get men saved at all cost. I relentlessly persuade men to be saved. Thank You Lord Jesus
Glory be to God
I go all out for all cost for the lost sake.
I am not ashamed of the gospel.
“When they reject Christ, they perish, they commit eternal suicide ”
I am not ashamed to witness Christ to get many saved!
I am the man for the Job, I get to work!!
Thank you Lord Jesus.
Thank you Lord Jesus. As a light bearer I carry the flaming touch of the gospel to unreached souls. Announcing the Gospel of our Lord Jesus to all. Amen!
I don’t take NO for an answer, I relentlessly persuade men to be saved and as a light bearer I cannot be intimidated by darkness
In Jesus name….
Glorrrrreeeyyyyy
I relentlessly persuade men.
I can never be intimidated by darkness.
I am the man for the job.
I don’t take no for an answer.
GLORY TO GOD
Glory to God. I go all out for the Lord. I remain relentless in this vision.As a light bearer, I shine forth His light in me unto others. I cannot be intimidated by Darkness. I remain relentless to get others saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.Thank you Apostle Sir.
Hallelujah, I’m not ashamed of the gospel and by that, I persuade men.
By the ability of the Holy Spirit I influence men unto Divine mandate.
I get men saved…
Thank You Lord Jesus
Thank You Apostle Bennie Sir.
I am the man for the job.
Souls are being compelled to come to the father’s house so that it becomes full and their souls become eternally saved.
I don’t take NO For an answer
1 Timothy 2:4
Because the love of God is at work in me, I take steps to save many from darkness. Oooh Glorryyy!
Anagkazo means to to put constraint upon whether by THREAT, ENTREATY,FORCE or PERSUASION.
I am consistent and diligent in my soul winning life.
Thank you Lord Jesus for counting me faithful and putting me into active service of advance the Kingdom. I snatch men by every means possible from Hell. Am empowered for this
I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ
Praise the Lord Jesus…..
I decide to be persuasive.
I compel men, I persuade men for the Gospel of our Lord Christ Jesus…
It’s a new grace …thank You Jesus
I AM THE MAN FOR THE JOB
I TAKE NO FOR THE ANSWER.
I ANAGKAZO MEN INTO SALVATION
I have a genuine heart and passion for souls to be saved because salvation is only in Jesus and nothing else
I snatch men from the fire
Glory to God
I get many saved at all cost.